The weather end of mar into april in AZ. high country area should be GREAT(perfect) for a change from YOUR cool temps up in canada...
I found the best times to do SAFE high country rides** 10am to 4pm are the prime times for the comfort range..... USUALLY warm enough for LIGHT clothing......Can get very cool any time of year in the early-late of day...
I have found cold temps (frost) in HIGH az.(early morn. late eve.) but your timing is perfect providing NORNAL dry weather is present ....
OATMAN route 66 west out of KINGMAN is an OLD mining town that is a must see....... In kingman I stay at knights inn @ 30$ a night and it is very CLEAN......
If you do painted desert, don't forget "standing on the corner in winslow az." I've been there a couple of times just because of the EAGLES song.....
as mentioned from others above, JUST the canyon ride from Flagstaff down to Sedona is a MUST.....returning back up canyon is worth the double-dip..... visit sedona great but very pricey to stay... cottonwood (15 min) is close by.... 40$ @ little daisy motel...
I just got excited when you posted about you planned ride....... MY rides are in no particular order and are JUST an addition to the fine suggestions above from others.... my sunsites/cochise stronghold area puts me in a close area of fantastic rides year around..
I THINK YOUR TIMING IS RIGHT ON!!!! Temps will be comfortable to HOT depending location, time of day.
long sleeve cover and SUNSCREEN/WATER ** as mentioned : you dry out and de-hydrate very quickly here.... IF YOU ARE THIRSTY you waited TOO long b-4 a drink.
THE BEST TO YOU!!! AND HAVE A WONDERFUL SAFE RIDE
signed....BUBBIE